Cleared Special

K203639 - StealthStation Cranial Software v1.3.2

K203639 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for StealthStation Cranial Software v1.3.2 by Medtronic Navigation, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code HAW) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 30-day FDA review.

K203639 · Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · Neurology device
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K203639 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the StealthStation Cranial Software v1.3.2. Classified as Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument (product code HAW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medtronic Navigation, Inc. (Louisville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 13, 2021 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4560 - the FDA neurology device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K203639 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 14, 2020
Decision Date January 13, 2021
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
118d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code HAW Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4560
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Neurology devices follow this clearance model.

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